Clinical Trials Budget Analyst III

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead the development and negotiation of complex multi-arm budgets, ensuring alignment with sponsor expectations and institutional goals. This role requires advanced financial expertise, mentoring responsibilities, and a focus on operational excellence in clinical research operations.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of budget/financial management experience in clinical research, with advanced certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets.
• Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk.
• Mentor and train analysts across all levels.
• Drive process improvements aligned to institutional goals and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

Primary City/State:

Deer Valley - 2502 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category:

Research Operations

Shift:

Day

Department:

HRI-Business Services ABC&E

Hybrid (mostly remote however will be required to come onsite at times)

Must reside in Arizona

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert in the development and negotiation of complex, multi-arm, and high-acuity clinical trial budgets. This role provides advanced financial and compliance expertise, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. Analyst III leads high-level negotiations with sponsors and CROs, advises investigators and senior leadership on financial feasibility, and drives resolution of escalated issues. In addition to overseeing complex portfolios, this position mentors and trains team members, contributes to strategic initiatives, and supports operational excellence in clinical research business operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Expert Budget Oversight & Negotiation:
  Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets.
  Secure favorable terms with sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Strategic Financial Guidance:
  Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk.
  Resolve escalated or high-impact budget issues.
• Team Leadership & Training:
  Mentor and train analysts across all levels.
  Provide quality oversight and ensure consistency.
• Operational Excellence & Strategy:
  Drive process improvements aligned to institutional goals
  Support strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors in finance, Business administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field OR
  Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
• Masters in business, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years Progressively responsible experience in clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management. Required
• Expertise with complex or multi-arm clinical trial budgets, sponsor negotiations, and institutional financial compliance. Preferred
• Prior mentorship or leadership experience. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced certification such as ACRP-CP, SOCRA CCRP, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or equivalent professional designation Preferred

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